JPMC Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet (IFB)

The contract established by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology, in coordination with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is a multi-year, indefinite quantity master agreement for the procurement of Starlink Low Earth Orbit satellite internet services and equipment. It aims to enable governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies across Illinois to acquire Starlink hardware, accessories, and service plans—including Personal, Business, and Aviation options—through a streamlined, joint purchasing mechanism. The contract value is estimated between five million and twenty million dollars, with delivery obligations requiring hardware to be shipped within fifteen working days of order receipt and internet services to be operational within seven days of installation. The agreement emphasizes compliance with all applicable federal and Illinois laws, including standards for product quality, security, and accessibility, and mandates that all products be new, authorized, and conform to specified standards or descriptions. The procurement process employs a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology, where bids are first assessed for responsiveness—completeness and adherence to submission requirements—and then for responsibility—capability, past performance, legal compliance, and financial stability. Only those bids meeting all criteria are considered for price evaluation, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contract incorporates numerous statutory and regulatory Illinois clauses governing procurement, equal opportunity, responsible conduct, and conflict of interest disclosures. Vendors must submit comprehensive certifications, disclosures, and forms—including business status, socioeconomic classifications, and conflict of interest statements—either through the Illinois Procurement Gateway or as part of their bid submission via BidBuy. Payment terms are governed by the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due annually by July 31 for services rendered through June 30, and all deliveries must meet specified timelines, with products delivered directly to designated government or nonprofit locations. The agreement also contains specific clauses on subcontracting, security, amendments, and force majeure, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance throughout its duration.